Band practice to start Aug. 3

By Melinda L. Lucas

Band members from eighth through 12th grade will starting meeting for practice next Monday evening, Aug. 3 at 5:00 p.m., according to new band director Will Vaughn.

The musicians will not be able to march until Sept. 7 because of COVID-19 restrictions, so practice time in August will be spent on learning new music.

Vaughn has set rehearsal times for Monday through Friday, Aug. 3-7, with a similar schedule the next week.

Because marching practice is not allowed until Sept. 7, local band members will work on music and fundamentals, and there will be no halftime show for the first two football games. The band will play in the stands, Vaughn said, unless something changes.

Band members are reminded that they need to have a valid physical exam form from last year on file with the school in order to participate or they need to have an exam completed by the time they report to practice on Monday.